I should get sick more often now seeing how well my Muse is working, well here's chapter eight, Ryou/Bakura seekers look no further the long awaited paring has finally come!

The Pharaohs Gift-Chapter 8

Ryou smiled to himself as he walked down the halls of the Palace, something he hadn't done in weeks ever since he came here, but finally things started to get better. Nothing bad had happened, the Pharaoh had actually been nice to him recently and even apologized to him for all that he's done. That did make Ryou uneasy though, he wanted Malik to be wrong about the Pharaohs feelings, because no matter how much Yami loved him Ryou could never return his feelings. Ryou sighed brushing away that thought, try to be positive, he thought to himself, as he continued to walk. He would have to tell the Pharaoh sooner or later, but not until the Pharaoh himself confirmed what he felt about him, there was no point in jumping the gun here. As he walked he spotting Bakura down the hall, reading softly to himself.

"Bakura." Ryou said as he walked up to him.

"You were right this isn't as hard as I thought." He smiled at Ryou. "You look happy."

Ryou nodded "The Pharaoh hasn't even touched me in a week…I know it probably wont last, but I might as well enjoy this while I still can."

"I was hoping Malik was wrong about Yami's feelings for you."

"So was I." Ryou said a bit sadly.

Bakura looked at him puzzled. "Why? You could have everything you desired with him by your side."

"If I loved him back…yes I would be happy…but I don't love him. I cant block from my mind what he did to me, it still haunts my dreams, it doesn't matter what he can give me he took something from me that is irreplaceable…and I will never forgive him for that as long as I live." Ryou said solemnly.

"I guess you're stronger than I thought." Bakura said

Bakura starred into Ryou's eyes for a moment before pulling away from the young boys gaze that was almost hypnotic.

"Do you still have to be in his chamber by sunset?" Bakura asked

"No…but I really don't wan to try his patients on that." Ryou said "Why?"

"Curious if you still had a curfew, I thought a day out of the Palace might help." Bakura smiled.

"Outside?" Ryou asked

"Yes, would you like to join me?" Bakura asked

"Yes! I mean yes I would really enjoy that." Ryou said trying to contain his excitement.

Bakura smiled at him as he wrapped a black cloak around himself and one around Ryou. Concealing themselves was necessary for their protection, Ryou couldn't remove the Pharaohs crest and everyone knew who Bakura was…someone might hurt them just to hurt the Pharaoh. He took Ryou's hand lightly as they left the Palace without being noticed.

Several hours later…

Yami walked down the hall angrily.

"Malik!" He yelled when he saw him.

"What is it?" Malik asked slightly curious at the sudden temper.

" I cannot find Ryou anywhere! Its almost sunset…I-I'm worried." Yami said a bit embarrassed.

"That's odd…" Malik began

"What's odd?" Yami asked quickly.

"Bakura is no where to found either, Ryou and him have been spending time together lately as well…maybe their in his chamber or something." Malik said.

Yami just stormed away from him.

"Yami wants him Bakura wants him, Seto wants him…what the hell makes him so special? What does Bakura see in him?" Malik said angrily.

Bakura and Ryou quietly went through Bakura's bedroom window to get back into the palace. Bakura could here footsteps as he pushed Ryou into the closet just in time to have the Pharaoh burst into the room.

"Bakura!" He said

"What is it? What's wrong." He asked coolly

"Where have you been?" Yami asked

"I've been here, didn't Malik tell you?" Bakura said

"No, he said you were nowhere to be found actually and so is Ryou."

"Ryou's missing!" Bakura said adding a bit of panic to his voice to make it sound convincing.

"Y-yes I haven't been able to find him anywhere." Yami said surprised by his reaction.

"I'll help you look for him." Bakura said

"No…I'll wait for him, he'll come back when he's ready, probably got lost is all." And with that Yami left his chamber.

Once Bakura was sure he was gone he opened the closet door to find Ryou in the corner.

"He's gone now…you don't need to be afraid." Bakura said as he held out his hand.

Ryou thankfully grabbed it as Bakura pulled him up, but he pulled a bit to hard causing Ryou to fall forward into Bakura's arms.

"You okay?" He asked softly

"Yeah I'm fine." Ryou said looking back a Bakura.

Bakura couldn't resist but to kiss him, and was surprised to find that he kissed back and wasn't trying to pull away. He pulled Ryou closer not wanting to let go. Ryou opened his mouth allowing Bakura to kiss him deeply he let Bakura hold him and he loved the feeling. Bakura stopped the kiss for a moment to make sure Ryou was all right only to find Ryou pull him into another kiss. Bakura smiled into the kiss as he picked him up placing him upon the bed without ever once breaking the kiss holding him close. Ryou let go and smiled. As Bakura returned the happy face.

"I never got to thank you for all you did for me." Ryou said softly.

"IS that what this is? A thank you." Bakura asked sarcastically.

"No, this is a way of telling you how I feel, why I don't love the Pharaoh." Ryou said as he gently kissed Bakura on the lips.

"I could be executed for this." Bakura said "And you know what…"

"No what" Ryou asked

"I could care less." He kissed Ryou again.

Dear god, Bakura thought as he pulled at Ryou's clothing, this is love…this is desire and all my past amours have been but a shadow of this. Ryou lay quietly letting Bakura remove his clothing and kiss every inch of his exposed skin, as it sent shivers through Ryou's spine. Ryou couldn't help but blush underneath him, he hadn't felt this happy since his father had came home one day from a long trip. He held Bakura close to him letting him touch and please him as he moaned and whimpered at his hands and mouth. The small whimpers made Bakura exhilarated as he removed his own clothing, and stopped briefly.

"Ryou? Are you sure?" He asked not wanting to hurt him.

"Ryou nodded and kissed Bakura reassuringly so that he wouldn't have a doubt. Bakura smiled slightly as he kissed Ryou and pushed himself inside Ryou. Ryou arched his back and cried out softly at the sudden pleasure that sent waves through his body.

"Hurt?" Bakura asked sympathetically

"A little." Ryou answered a little out of breath

"Want more?" Bakura asked

Ryou nodded as Bakura continued to pull in and out of Ryou slowly at first but quicker as Ryou adjusted to every thrust. Bakura felt so exhilarated as he began to gently stroke Ryou's length as he continued to pull in and out of him only going faster as time progresses. Ryou couldn't hold off any longer as he exploded into Bakura's hand and Bakura soon exploded inside Ryou collapsing upon Ryou breathing heavily. He kissed Ryou once more gently as he softly said,

"Aishiteru Ryou." Bakura said

"What does that mean?" Ryou asked tiredly.

"It means I love you."

Ryou smiled "Aishiteru Bakura…goodnight."

Ryou soon fell asleep in his new lovers arms a Bakura held him close looking at his angel.

"I will take you away from here Ryou, somewhere where they will never find us…I promise you this."

Bakura kissed Ryou one last time before he feel asleep next to his angel.

Well? What did you think was it too cuddly? I was shooting for Shonen-ai. Anyway R/R please I want to know what you think my last two chapters (in my opinion) lacked a little in excitement I wanted to give the readers something more to go on than wondering if Bakura loves Ryou or not. But there is still Malik who doesn't seem to like the idea of Bakura liking Ryou so much.

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